How to Change Your Gmail Address While Keeping Your Account
Learn how to update your Gmail address without losing your account or old emails. Step-by-step guide for seamless transition.
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To change your Gmail address while keeping your account, first, create a new Gmail account. Next, link this new email to your existing account by adding it under the 'Accounts and Import' section in your settings. Forward emails from your old address to the new one by enabling 'Forwarding and POP/IMAP.' Lastly, update your contacts and services with the new address to ensure seamless communication. This method allows you to retain your old data and settings while using a different email address.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I change my Gmail address without creating a new account? No, you cannot change your existing Gmail address directly. You will need to create a new Gmail account and link it to your old one.
- Will I lose my old emails if I change my Gmail address? No, you won’t lose your old emails. By forwarding emails from your old address to the new one, you can retain access to all your previous messages.
- How do I notify my contacts about my new Gmail address? You can manually inform your contacts via email or use a status update in your old account to notify everyone of the change.
- Is it possible to keep my Gmail account settings when I change my email address? Yes, when you create a new Gmail account to use as your address, you can link it to your old account, allowing you to maintain your settings and data.